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Man charged with murder of dad (64) who was found dead in south Dublin home

Andrew Phelan

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A man has been charged with murdering his father who was found dead at their home in south Dublin this week.

Seth Whelan (33) appeared in Dublin District Court yesterday evening accused of killing his father Michael Whelan (64), and producing a table leg and knife as weapons.

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